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BJ04 PLN

2004 Honda Civic

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,605 mi
Last recorded146,605 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Honda Civic74,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 PLN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 146,605 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 141,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 132,311 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 132,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 124,811 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 124,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 115,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 103,152 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 89,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 75,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 75,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2009 55,202 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 55,202 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,319 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 36,317 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 28,605 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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BJ04 PLN is a 2004 Honda Civic in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 74,453 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ04 PLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ04 PLN is a 2004 Honda Civic, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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